The fall in Australian retail turnover was driven by Queensland (-2.9%). Turnover also fell in Western Australia (-0.4%), New South Wales (-0.1%), Tasmania (-1.4%) and the Australian Capital Territory (-0.3%). Turnover rose in Victoria (0.9%), South Australia (0.3%) and the Northern Territory (0.3%).

Trend turnover rose 0.1% in March 2011. This follows a rise of 0.1% in February 2011 and a rise of 0.1% in January 2011. Trend turnover rose 2.0% in March 2011 compared with March 2010.

More detailed industry analysis and further information on the statistical methodology is available in Retail Trade, Australia (cat no. 8501.0).

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